How to check for camera updates

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Firmware updates for your GoPro HERO5 are similar to operating system updates for your computer. To run smoothly with the most updated software, it needs to updated. How do you know if your camera needs to be updated? Author Rich Harrington shows you how to check to see if there is new firmware to download for your GoPro HERO5 Black or Session.

- You might not realize it…but GoPro cameras actually have small computers…inside of them.…And like most computers,…they may need to be updated from time to time.…When does it need to be updated?…Well, typically if a new accessory comes out,…well that's a point of change.…Or maybe something comes out with the software.…Or they just fix a bug.…There's lots of different reasons.…Just like your iPhone or your Android phone…gets updates from time to time…So does the GoPro.…And it might require an update to the camera.…It might require an update to the app.…

And typically it's very important…that you keep the camera's firmware up to date.…Now there's a couple different ways to do this.…The easiest two methods are to use one of the apps…on your phone.…Or an app on your computer.…It's pretty straight forward…so when new features come out,…all the time.…It's important that you keep an eye on the GoPro website.…So let's just head over there right now.…If you go to GoPro.com.…You can go over to the Support section.…And you'll notice a section called…

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2/13/2017

Got a GoPro? Whether you capture stills, video, or even time-lapse photography, this beginner's course equips you with the essential skills you need to get out from behind your computer and start shooting in the field with your GoPro HERO5 Black or HERO5 Session. Rich Harrington starts right at the beginning, showing how to get the camera out of the box—which is trickier than it sounds—and set up for your shoot. He also covers strategies for excelling in different shooting scenarios, and shares his insights on different menus and buttons to ensure that you get up and running quickly, without needing to fuss over controls.